Capex Global Commodity Manager
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power Americas, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is redefining power generation to accelerate the global energy transition. We operate as one team, driven by collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.
Role Overview
The Capex Global Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for capital expenditures, including capital equipment, engineered systems, construction services, and major infrastructure projects. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to ensure optimal supplier selection, commercial terms, and total cost of ownership across Capex investments.
This individual will identify strategic suppliers in the power generation equipment space and lead cross‑functional evaluations to determine the best overall supplier products and services for Mitsubishi Power turbine solutions. While the primary focus is Capex‑related commodities, additional sourcing responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi‑year category strategies for Capex commodities aligned with business growth, asset lifecycle, and project pipelines
- Segment spend by equipment type, technology, region, and supplier market dynamics
- Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities across capital projects
- Develop and manage relationships with advanced technology suppliers in the power generation equipment space
- Lead supplier evaluations with cross‑functional teams, including technical, manufacturing capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, risk, and IP considerations
- Serve as key liaison between suppliers, Mitsubishi project, engineering, service teams, and EPC partners
- Analyze market research, spend data, supplier performance, and stakeholder input to inform sourcing decisions and commodity plans
- Communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders using dashboards and data‑driven insights
- Implement cost‑out initiatives and drive standardization
- Negotiate contracts and manage ongoing supplier relationships to achieve optimal commercial outcomes
- Identify qualified vendors for highly technical Capex commodities
- Review long‑range forecasts and usage cycles to inform procurement strategies
- Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for capital investments
- Identify supply chain, commercial, and delivery risks and develop mitigation plans
- Support capital authorization requests with sourcing and cost validation inputs
- Drive supplier development, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sourcing objectives
- Lead and drive category performance, including KPI tracking and supplier performance management
- Present category strategies and recommendations to senior leadership
- Conduct supply chain risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
- Represent Mitsubishi Power in supplier negotiations and policy development
- Monitor supplier production capacity and establish buyer capacity plans
- Support Buyers and Supply Chain teams in resolving conflicts
- Develop and evaluate complex commercial and technical bids
- Travel up to 25%
- Perform other duties as required
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership initiatives
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit
- Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders at all levels
- Protect confidential information
- Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times
Knowledge, Skills & Education
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (MBA preferred) with four (4) years of supply chain experience, or eight (8) years of supply chain experience with a specialty in commodities management, or an equivalent combination. Demonstrated experience negotiating high‑value capital equipment and project contracts. Strong understanding of EPC, OEM, construction supplier models, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, engineering drawings, specifications, and regulations. Ability to write reports and present information effectively.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, proportions, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Management Skills: Ability to communicate goals and projects effectively and manage or delegate work as needed.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to industrial environments requiring PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
- Opportunity to influence major capital investment decisions
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and on‑the‑job training
- Collaborative, values‑driven culture
- Employee appreciation programs and events
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mitsubishi Power Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
